Cabins near Salem

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Salem’s cabin camping scene punches above its weight—over a dozen sites, all set up for travelers who want four walls and a roof in southern Indiana. Expect an average night to run around $115, but you’ll find deals as low as $35. These cabins put you close to swimming holes, fishing spots, and wildlife-watching trails. Campfires are permitted, and you’ll have toilets and showers on hand—no roughing it unless you want to. Locals swear by Cabins at Guthrie Meadows (69 reviews) for its roomy grounds, while Nightfall Farm (66 reviews) draws nature lovers with its quiet trails. If you want something a bit offbeat, Lost River Hostel (19 reviews) blends classic cabin comforts with a creative twist. You’ll find Salem’s best cabin options clustered near rivers and woods—perfect for cooling off, casting a line, or just kicking back after a day outdoors.

89% (186) 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Salem

Cera Sports Park and Campground

1. Cera Sports Park and Campground

62%
(13)
41mi from Salem · 301 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
With 326 campsites, CERA offers plenty of camping spots. 252 sites are full-service sites with water, 30 & 50 amp electric, and sewer hookups. Check out our campground map below to see which sites will suit your stay! CERA offers six camping cabins of various sizes. All cabins sit on lakefront lots amid the trees. Bathhouse facilities are located within 100 feet directly behind the cabins. Our camping cabins are a great option for enjoying the outdoors without having to pitch a tent or pull a camper. There are three shower houses available and a centrally located dump station.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$75
 / night
Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

2. Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

98%
(96)
17mi from Salem · 4 sites · Lodging
Our cabins sits on 100 acres. Our cabins have AC/Heat. A dry sink are in each cabin are provided. Roast hotdogs over your private fire pit as a fire pit is just outside the cabin along with private picnic table. We have a shower bathroom house. You provide your own towel, and soap products. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash and under your control at all times. Privy's are found just outside the cabin. We have miles of hiking trails and several spring fed creeks so take your hiking boots off and wade in the clean cool water. Stars are in abundance at Guthrie Meadows so star gazing is a must!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$88
 / night
Nightfall Farm

3. Nightfall Farm

100%
(74)
24mi from Salem · 2 sites · Lodging
We're bringing my family farm back to life. My parents farmed here until the 1980's, but couldn't make a profit with corn and soybeans. My husband, Nate, and I moved home in 2014, and started turning the fields into pastures. Today, we run Nightfall Farm, raise animals with respect, and sell pasture-raised meat locally. Come wander the 125 acres of woods, wetlands, and farm. Check out the animals in our pastures, and walk along the Muscatatuck River. Enjoy a quiet fire. Hear the roar of frogs calling in Spring. Chase fireflies. Behold a family farm coming back to life.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$60
 / night
O'Bannon Woods State Park

4. O'Bannon Woods State Park

75%
(3)
291 sites · Leavenworth, Indiana
Discover O'Bannon Woods State Park and its lush landscapes, historic sites, and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hoosier National Forest

5. Hoosier National Forest

88%
(13)
252 sites · Paoli, Indiana
See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Brambleberry Permaculture Farm

6. Brambleberry Permaculture Farm

100%
(17)
18mi from Salem · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Espri and Darren began Brambleberry Permaculture Farm in the fall of 2003 in the beautiful hills of southern Indiana. We are primarily a plant nursery, but also offer permaculture landscaping and farm consultations. We usually have cows, chickens and rabbits, but are currently taking a break from cattle to build better fences lol. We occasionally have peacocks, ducks, pigs or other livestock as well.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
Silver Heights Camp and Retreat

7. Silver Heights Camp and Retreat

100%
(23)
26mi from Salem · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Longest running camp in Indiana (1888). Tucked away in the Silver Hills of southern Indiana, Silver Heights can provide a wide variety of accommodations such as 5 cabins, 1 dormitory, open air tabernacle, tent camping and conference space with a full kitchen.

Salem’s cabin camping scene punches above its weight—over a dozen sites, all set up for travelers who want four walls and a roof in southern Indiana. Expect an average night to run around $115, but you’ll find deals as low as $35. These cabins put you close to swimming holes, fishing spots, and wildlife-watching trails. Campfires are permitted, and you’ll have toilets and showers on hand—no roughing it unless you want to. Locals swear by Cabins at Guthrie Meadows (69 reviews) for its roomy grounds, while Nightfall Farm (66 reviews) draws nature lovers with its quiet trails. If you want something a bit offbeat, Lost River Hostel (19 reviews) blends classic cabin comforts with a creative twist. You’ll find Salem’s best cabin options clustered near rivers and woods—perfect for cooling off, casting a line, or just kicking back after a day outdoors.

89% (186) 12 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Salem

Cera Sports Park and Campground

1. Cera Sports Park and Campground

62%
(13)
41mi from Salem · 301 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
With 326 campsites, CERA offers plenty of camping spots. 252 sites are full-service sites with water, 30 & 50 amp electric, and sewer hookups. Check out our campground map below to see which sites will suit your stay! CERA offers six camping cabins of various sizes. All cabins sit on lakefront lots amid the trees. Bathhouse facilities are located within 100 feet directly behind the cabins. Our camping cabins are a great option for enjoying the outdoors without having to pitch a tent or pull a camper. There are three shower houses available and a centrally located dump station.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$75
 / night
Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

2. Cabins at Guthrie Meadows

98%
(96)
17mi from Salem · 4 sites · Lodging
Our cabins sits on 100 acres. Our cabins have AC/Heat. A dry sink are in each cabin are provided. Roast hotdogs over your private fire pit as a fire pit is just outside the cabin along with private picnic table. We have a shower bathroom house. You provide your own towel, and soap products. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash and under your control at all times. Privy's are found just outside the cabin. We have miles of hiking trails and several spring fed creeks so take your hiking boots off and wade in the clean cool water. Stars are in abundance at Guthrie Meadows so star gazing is a must!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$88
 / night
Nightfall Farm

3. Nightfall Farm

100%
(74)
24mi from Salem · 2 sites · Lodging
We're bringing my family farm back to life. My parents farmed here until the 1980's, but couldn't make a profit with corn and soybeans. My husband, Nate, and I moved home in 2014, and started turning the fields into pastures. Today, we run Nightfall Farm, raise animals with respect, and sell pasture-raised meat locally. Come wander the 125 acres of woods, wetlands, and farm. Check out the animals in our pastures, and walk along the Muscatatuck River. Enjoy a quiet fire. Hear the roar of frogs calling in Spring. Chase fireflies. Behold a family farm coming back to life.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$60
 / night
O'Bannon Woods State Park

4. O'Bannon Woods State Park

75%
(3)
291 sites · Leavenworth, Indiana
Discover O'Bannon Woods State Park and its lush landscapes, historic sites, and outdoor adventures.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Hoosier National Forest

5. Hoosier National Forest

88%
(13)
252 sites · Paoli, Indiana
See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Brambleberry Permaculture Farm

6. Brambleberry Permaculture Farm

100%
(17)
18mi from Salem · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Espri and Darren began Brambleberry Permaculture Farm in the fall of 2003 in the beautiful hills of southern Indiana. We are primarily a plant nursery, but also offer permaculture landscaping and farm consultations. We usually have cows, chickens and rabbits, but are currently taking a break from cattle to build better fences lol. We occasionally have peacocks, ducks, pigs or other livestock as well.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$30
 / night
Silver Heights Camp and Retreat

7. Silver Heights Camp and Retreat

100%
(23)
26mi from Salem · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Longest running camp in Indiana (1888). Tucked away in the Silver Hills of southern Indiana, Silver Heights can provide a wide variety of accommodations such as 5 cabins, 1 dormitory, open air tabernacle, tent camping and conference space with a full kitchen.

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